Bill > LD1024

This bill amends Maine's Good Samaritan laws concerning drug-related medical assistance by expanding the list of crimes that do not qualify for legal immunity. Specifically, the bill adds four new types of criminal offenses to the existing list of exceptions: possession of a firearm by a prohibited person (which means someone legally barred from owning a firearm), unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs, unlawfully furnishing scheduled drugs, and maintaining the previously existing exceptions for operating vehicles under the influence (including watercraft, snowmobiles, and all-terrain vehicles). Good Samaritan laws are designed to protect people who provide emergency assistance during medical emergencies, such as drug overdoses, from legal liability, but this bill narrows those protections by excluding individuals who have committed certain specified criminal offenses. By adding these new exceptions, the bill aims to discourage individuals involved in these types of criminal activities from seeking immunity when providing medical assistance, potentially creating a stronger deterrent for drug-related and weapons-related criminal behavior.

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